Michael Page | UFC Betting Sites - The Best MMA Online Bookies

Breaking – Michael Page set for Octagon debut, books UFC 299 fight with Kevin Holland in Miami

Former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, Michael Page has officially put pen to paper on a move to the…

Former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, Michael Page has officially put pen to paper on a move to the UFC – and according to promotional president, Dana White, the British striker will debut in March of next year in Miami, Florida, taking on fan-favorite contender, Kevin Holland at UFC 299 at the Kaseya Arena.

Page, a former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, has long been linked with a move to the UFC – as well as the PFL, recently facing off with French mixed martial arts star, Cedric Doumbe in the promotion’s SmartCage, amid links to a potential move to the North American-based promotion.

Michael Page set to make UFC debut against Kevin Holland

However, following the culmination of UFC 296 tonight in Las Vegas, promotional boss, White confirmed the signing of London Shootfighters staple, Page, as well as confirming his debut against Riverside striker, Holland at UFC 299 in March of next year.

Sidelined since he featured at Bellator 292 back in March of this year, Page most recently turned in a TKO via leg kicks win over Goiti Yamauchi inside just 32-seconds in the pair’s welterweight clash.

As for Holland, the former middleweight contender has been out of action since he suffered a split decision loss to Jack Della Maddalena at Noche UFC back in September of this year, snapping a two-fight winning run over both Santiago Ponzinibbio, and Michael Chiesa.

UFC 299 takes place on March 9. from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, with an undisputed bantamweight title fight between champion, Sean O’Malley, and Marlon Vera slated to take main event honors.

Who wins at UFC 299 next March: Michael Page or Kevin Holland?

UFC boss Dana White confirms interest in signing free agent Michael Page: ‘He’s interested, too’

Amid months of continued speculation regarding a potential landing in the Octagon, former undisputed Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger,…

Amid months of continued speculation regarding a potential landing in the Octagon, former undisputed Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, Michael Page has been backed as “interested” in a potential move to the UFC, by promotional CEO, Dana White, who also revealed the organization have a vested interest in signing him to boot.

Page, officially a free agent since fighting out his contract with the Scott Coker-led, Bellator MMA, most recently featured in professional mixed martial arts back in March of this year, stopping Goiti Yamauchi with a leg kick TKO win inside just 26-seconds of the opening round.

And appearing at UFC 286 later that month, London Shootfighters staple, Page was linked with a move to the Octagon, with a promotional representative confirming the organization’s interest in penning the 36-year-old to a contract.

Furthermore, divulging some information regarding a potential move to the Octagon, Page claimed that if he moved to the UFC, he would like to fight a contender within the top-5 of the welterweight division from the get-go.

“Can I see myself there?” Michael Page said of a move to the UFC. “100 percent. I want top five – top 10 max. I don’t feel like I need to prove myself all over again. I just want to go in there – and we’ve seen it with Michael Chandler. He went in there, fought a top 10, Dan Hooker. Great first win for him, that just sprung him into title contention.”

“That is the route I see myself in,” Michael Page explained. “I don’t see it in any other way. I don’t need a warm-up fight. And it’s not like I’ve been out of the game for ages. I’m ready to go now.”

Dana White addresses UFC move for Michael Page

And appearing Octagon-side at UFC 294 last night in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Page was subject of speculation regarding an impending move to the promotion, leading to a update on a move from the above-mentioned, White.

“Listen, he’s (Michael Page) a kid that we’re definitely interested in, and he’s interested, too,” Dana White told assembled media after UFC 294. “So, possibly.”

Would you like to see Michael Page make a move to the UFC?

Shavkat Rakhmonov offers to welcome Michael ‘Venom’ Page to the UFC after recent plea for debut fight

Undefeated welterweight finishing ace, Shavkat Rakhmonov has offered to welcome former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger, Michael Page to the Octagon for a potential bow in the UFC – after the Londoner claimed he was “ready” to fight an opponent in the division’s top-10 in a long-rumored move. Rakhmonov, the current number six ranked welterweight […]

Rakhmonov, the current number six ranked welterweight contender, was recently slated to make his return to the Octagon at Noche UFC next month, taking on former interim middleweight title challenger, Kelvin Gastelum in a co-main event slot.

However, after Gastelum suffered a facial injury ahead of the bout during a sparring session, Shavkat Rakhmonov was pulled from the card with the pairing shelved as a result.

Boasting a staggering 17-0 professional record, Rakhmonov, a native of Uzbekistan, also kept his stunning one hundred percent finish rate in tact back in March, submitting Geoff Neal with a third round standing rear-naked choke win. The victory came as Rakhmonov, a former M-1 Global welterweight champion impressive fifth under the banner of the UFC.

As for Page, the London Shootfighters staple has been sidelined himself since he landed a TKO via leg kick win over Brazilian veteran, Goiti Yamauchi under the Bellator MMA banner earlier this year, and has since confirmed his status as a free agent.

Linked with a move to the UFC, Page recently claimed that he was “ready to go” – and how he wanted to content within the welterweight top-5 from the get-go, rather than taking a “warm-up” clash in a potential promotional debut.

“Can I see myself there?” Michael Page said. “100 percent. I want top five – top 10 max. I don’t feel like I need to prove myself all over again. I just want to go in there – and we’ve seen it with Michael Chandler. He went in there, fought a top 10, Dan Hooker. Great first win for him, that just sprung him into title contention.”

Shavkat Rakhmonov offers to fight Michael Page in his UFC debut

And following a recent welcoming to former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, Rakhmonov has also now urged Page to book an Octagon debut against himself.

“How about #6,” Shavkat Rakhmonov posted to Michael Page on his official X account in regards to his current ranking.

How about #6? @Michaelpage247 https://t.co/GKjxcHGDcE

— Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov (@Rakhmonov1994) August 23, 2023

Prior to his submission win over Neal, Rakhmonov landed finishes over the quartet of Michel Prazares, Alex Oliveira, Carlston Harris, and recent UFC 292 feature, Neil Magny.

Would you like to see Shavkat Rakhmonov fight Michael Page next?

Michael Page calls for top 5 welterweight opponent in potential UFC debut: ‘I’m ready to go now’

Charismatic striker, Michael Page still remains an active free agent following the completion of his most recent contract with the Scott Coker-led, Bellator MMA – and amid continued links with a potential landing in the UFC, the London striker has called for an opponent within the welterweight top five if he makes good on an […]

Page, 36, most recently featured at Bellator 292 back in March, stopping veteran Brazilian contender, Yoiti Gamauchi with a leg kick TKO inside the opening half minute of the first round.

The victory propelled the London Shootfighters staple back to the winner’s enclosure after he had missed out on an interim welterweight title under the promotion’s banner in a close, split decision loss to Logan Storley.

And recently announcing his decision to test free agency, Page attended a UFC Fight Night London event back in July, where he appeared on the broadcast, while a promotional executive also confirmed how the organization would be in the market to sign the veteran kickboxer.

Michael Page calls for a debut within the welterweight top 5 in a UFC move

Yet to make good on a potential move to the Dana White-led, outfit, if he did, however, Page claims he would search for a pairing in the promotion’s top-5 ranks at welterweight off the bat.

“Can I see myself there?” Michael Page told FREESTYLEBENDER of a move to the UFC. “100 percent. I want top five – top 10 max. I don’t feel like I need to prove myself all over again. I just want to go in there – and we’ve seen it with Michael Chandler. He went in there, fought a top 10, Dan Hooker. Great first win for him, that just sprung him into title contention.”

How would Michael Page fare under the banner of the UFC?

UFC exec flirts with signing free agent Michael Page: ‘It would be exciting to add him to the mix’

Hitting the open market as one of the most eye-catching free agents in the history of the sport, former Bellator MMA welterweight title challenger Michael Page has been continually linked with an eventual transition to the UFC, particularly in the wake of his free agency landing, with a promotional executive noting the organization’s interest in […]

Page, a former interim welterweight title challenger under the banner of the Scott Coker-led Bellator MMA, challenged for divisional gold back in May of last year on home soil, suffering a split decision win against Logan Storley in London.

Bouncing back to the winner’s enclosure at Bellator 292 back in March, Michael Page turned in a first round leg kick TKO win over Goiti Yamauchi in just 26-seconds of their clash.

21-2 as a professional, Page, a staple of London Shootfighters, confirmed he was currently on the open market, and is testing free agency amid his storied career with Bellator MMA.

Michael Page appeared at UFC London over the weekend

And appearing at UFC London over the course of the weekend, Page, 36, was linked with a potential Octagon move in the future, with UFC executive, David Shaw claiming the London native’s move to the organization would be “exciting”.

“Perhaps (the UFC is interested in signing Michael Page),” David Shaw told assembled media following UFC London. “I’ve got no idea. I assume that we would, given the fact that he’s here. Maybe he’s a free agent, but definitely a question for Dana (White). We were talking about it the other day, a long list of individuals who’ve come over and done really well in other promotions that have come over. Look at (Justin) Gaethje and (Michael) Chandler, and a few other guys. It would be pretty exciting to add him to the mix, for sure.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)

In his sole other professional loss, Page suffered a thunderous second round KO loss to former Bellator MMA welterweight champion, Douglas Lima back in 2018.

Across his professional career, Page has landed notable career wins over the likes of Evangelista Santos, Paul Daley, Ross Houston, Derek Anderson, Douglas Lima, and the above-mentioned, Yamauchi.

Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson Weigh-In Results

Bellator 292 will feature a Lightweight Championship main event between title holder Usman Nurmagomedov and Benson Henderson on March 8. MMA news has the weigh-in results and bout order here! Nurmagomedov will defend the Bellator lightweight title for the first time this Friday. He won the championship after defeating Patricky Pitbull via unanimous decision at…

Continue Reading Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson Weigh-In Results at MMA News.